unflinching

adjective

un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
Synonyms of unflinchingnext
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
unflinchingly
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ-lē How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
adverb

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he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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For decades, the United States was an unflinching champion for strong digital trade rules. — Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 First, there’s the unflinching political courage. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026 Froggatt will play Harriet Talbot, who is sharp, unflinching, and unwilling to back down. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 June 2026 While fans of the early aughts game show will remember host Anne Robinson's unflinching presence, the show had almost gone with another host. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflinching

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First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unflinching was in 1728

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unflinching

adjective
un·​flinch·​ing ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ How to pronounce unflinching (audio)
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly adverb
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